CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 38 Project Assistant II, Project Associate and More Posts

Overview

CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR IMMT), Bhubaneswar has released a recruitment notification for the post of Project Associate I (PAT I), Project Associate II (PAT II), Senior Project Associate (S-PAT) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (38 Posts vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Key Details

Organization: CSIR Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR IMMT), Bhubaneswar
Qualification: Bonafide Indian citizens meeting the prescribed qualification, experience and age requirements
Vacancies: 38 Posts
Last date to apply: 15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply	15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM
Notification / Advertisement Date	01.09.2026
Last Date to Send Queries (Email)	14.09.2026 (up to 4:00 pm)
Last Date for Receipt of Online Application	15.09.2026 (up to 5:00 pm)
Tentative Walk-in Interview Dates	23.09.2026, 24.09.2026 and 25.09.2026 (Reporting time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am)

Important Links

Official NotificationOpen Link
Official WebsiteOpen Link

Eligibility

Name of Post: Essential Qualification Project Associate I (PAT I): B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering Project Associate II (PAT II): M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Polymer Science/ Chemical Science; two years of relevant R&D experience Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT): B.E./ B.Tech. in CSE / M.Sc. Computer Science / MCA + 3 yrs relevant AI/ ML R&D experience; OR M.E./ M.Tech. in CSE + 2 yrs relevant AI/ ML experience (Python, Matlab, data science); OR PhD in CSE/ IT + 2 yrs relevant AI/ ML R&D experience Project Associate I (PAT I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate I (PAT I): B.E./ B.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering/ Materials Engineering/ Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/ Material Science/ Nano Technology; OR M.Sc. in Material Science/ Physics (Material Science)/ Nanotechnology Project Associate II (PAT II): M.E./ M.Tech. in Metallurgy/ Material Science & Engineering Project Associate I (PAT I): B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering Project Associate II (PAT II): B.E./ B.Tech. in Chemical/ Mineral/ Mining/ Metallurgical & Materials Engineering + 2 yrs relevant R&D experience; OR M.E./ M.Tech. in the same disciplines Project Associate I (PAT I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate I (PAT I): M.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate I (PAT I): M.Sc. in Geology Project Associate I (PAT I): B.E./ B.Tech. in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering/ Chemical Engineering Project Assistant II (PA‑II): B.Sc. in Chemistry Project Associate I (PAT …

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 varies by post, as on the last date of receipt of application (15.09.2026): • 28 years - Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts (8624, 8625). • 35 years - Project Associate I, Project Associate II and Project Assistant II posts (most post codes; see the vacancy table for the exact post code). • 40 years - Senior Project Associate posts (8603, 8621, 8623, 8628, 8632). • 50 years - Post code 8635 (Project Associate I, M.Sc. in Microbiology/ Biotechnology). Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, or as per Government of India instructions issued from time to time. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

Salary

Name of Post: Monthly Emoluments (Rs.) Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate II (PAT II): (i) 35,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET or GATE or equivalent national-level exam; (ii) 28,000 + HRA@20% otherwise Senior Project Associate (S‑PAT): 42,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): (i) 31,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 25,000 + HRA@20% otherwise Project Associate II (PAT II): (i) 35,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 28,000 + HRA@20% otherwise Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate II (PAT II): 28,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Assistant II (PA‑II): 20,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): (i) 31,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 25,000 + HRA@20% otherwise Project Associate I (PAT I): (i) 31,000 + HRA@20% if qualified CSIR-UGC/ ICAR/ ICMR/ NET/ GATE or equivalent; (ii) 25,000 + HRA@20% otherwise Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate I (PAT I): 25,000 + HRA @20% Project Associate II (PAT II): 28,000 + HRA @20% Senior Pro…

Selection Process

The notification does not mention any written examination. Based on the information provided, the CSIR IMMT selection process consists of: • Screening and shortlisting of online applications as per criteria fixed by the Competent Authority. • A walk-in interview for shortlisted candidates at CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar. No separate interview call letter will be issued, and no TA/ DA is admissible for appearing at the interview. Selected candidates must join duty immediately on receipt of the offer of engagement. The tentative walk-in interview schedule, grouped by post code and subject/ branch, is given below. Sl. No.: Post Codes | Tentative Interview Date & Reporting Time 1: 8602, 8604, 8609, 8610, 8613, 8618, 8621, 8622, 8623, 8626, 8627, 8628, 8631, 8632, 8633 | 23.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 2: 8603 | 23.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 3: 8607, 8615, 8636 | 24.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 4: 8611, 8630 | 24.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 5: 8634, 8635 | 24.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 6: 8619, 8629 | 25.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 7: 8620, 8637 | 25.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) 8: 8601, 8605, 8606, 8608, 8612, 8614, 8616, 8617, 8624, 8625 | 25.09.2026 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) These dates are tentative; any change will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the CSIR IMMT website, which applicants are advised to check regularly.

How to Apply

CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 Apply Online process involves two steps on the CSIR IMMT recruitment portal: • Complete a one-time registration on the online portal. • Fill in and submit the online application for the specific post code. • Take a printout of the application form after successful submission. • Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate online application for each post code. Shortlisted candidates must report for the walk-in interview at CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar, carrying the following documents in original: • Printout of the online application form. • Any ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License). • Mark sheets and certificates of all years/ semesters from 10th/ Matriculation onwards, including CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate where applicable. • Category/ EWS certificate, if applicable. • No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable. • Experience certificate, if applicable. For queries related to the CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 notification, candidates can write to [email protected] on or before 14.09.2026 (up to 4:00 pm). The application fee for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 is not specified in the provided notification.

Important Instructions

• All posts are tenable at CSIR - IMMT, Bhubaneswar; project staff may be required to travel and stay outside Bhubaneswar depending on project needs. • Engagement is governed by the applicable CSIR project provisions (including NMITLI, OLP, MLP, industry-sponsored, contract/ consultancy/ sponsored projects) or non-CSIR funded project guidelines, as relevant. • The initial offer of engagement is for one year or up to the project duration, whichever is earlier, and may be extended or curtailed based on project duration and/ or the candidate's performance. • The total period of engagement of any project personnel under one project, or a combination of projects across CSIR laboratories, cannot exceed 6 years (extendable to 7 years only for short-duration contract/ consultancy/ sponsored projects of 12 months or less funded by PSUs, industries, start-ups or individual entrepreneurs). • Engagement does not confer any right or claim to regularization against a permanent CSIR post. • Engagement may be terminated with one month's notice from either side, or one month's emoluments in lieu of notice. • The selection committee may also prepare panels for future engagement based on project needs. • Category, once mentioned in the online application, will be treated as final. • Date of birth will be accepted as per the High School/ Matriculation certificate; no subsequent change is allowed. • Women project personnel are eligible for 180 days of maternity leave and male project personnel fo…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for CSIR IMMT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 38 Project Assistant II, Project Associate and More Posts?

Last Date to Apply: 15.09.2026 up to 5:00 PM; Notification / Advertisement Date: 01.09.2026; Last Date to Send Queries (Email): 14.09.2026 (up to 4:00 pm); Last Date for Receipt of Online Application: 15.09.2026 (up to 5:00 pm); Tentative Walk-in Interview Dates: 23.09.2026, 24.09.2026 and 25.09.2026 (Reporting time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am)

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